Y.K. Pao Scholars
The Y. K. Pao Visiting Chair was founded by Dr Helmut Sohmen, a member of the University Court. Under the program, internationally renowned academics will be invited as visiting professors to promote art and culture on campus, and to enrich the intellectual life of the University community.
Y.K. Pao Distinguished Professors throughout the years:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Bright Sheng | September 2010 – 2012 |
| James L. Watson | September 1 – December 19, 2009 |
| Wang Hsing Hsien | October 8 – 17, 2006 |
| Joseph Lau Siu Ming | August 1 – December 31, 2005 |
| Liu Shu-Hsien | January 15 – June 16, 2005 |
| Lee Ou Fan Leo | January 15, 2003 – January 14, 2004 |
| Hsu Cho-yun | August 16, 2001 – January 14, 2002 |
| Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak | January 16 – May 31, 2001 |
| Shmuel Noah Eisenstadt | October 17 – 24, 2000 |
| Immanuel Wallerstein | September 16 – 23, 2000 |